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The Winklevoss twins could be the world’s richest celebrity Bitcoin holders, with their 1% BTC share now worth over 1 Billion USD. The Winklevoss twins, infamous for their legal feud with Mark Zuckerberg over his alleged stealing of their original idea for the Facebook social network, could rank as the world’s richest Bitcoin investors. As Bitcoin touches $100 billion in value, don't forget that the Winklevoss twins are officially Bitcoin billionaires (1% BTC supply) —

Russia and Bitcoin will never go hand-in-hand, by the look of things. In fact, it looks like a proposal is on the table to make the trading of Bitcoin punishable by law in the country, which could lead to a four-year prison sentence. Russia’s Ministry of Finance is cracking down on cryptocurrencies in general, and this new proposal could just be the beginning of things to come. Also read: Marijuana Industry Could Still Use Bitcoin

Apple Pay has been touted as one of the most revolutionary mobile payment forms of the past 12 months. Despite a ton of marketing efforts, hype, and integration by thousands of merchants around the world, the platform has not been without flaws. In fact, most users are still not sure whether or not Apple Pay is a favorable option. Running out of phone battery makes the entire payment utterly useless. Also read: Understanding FinTech –

Cybercrime is a real threat to computer and mobile device users all over the world. With every device being connected to the internet, hackers are having a feasting frenzy over exploiting vulnerabilities and infecting devices with all kinds of malware. According to statistics provided by UK’s Office of National Statistics, over 7.5 million incidents of cybercrime have been reported. Also read: Ugandan Government Allegedly Uses FinFisher Spyware Cybercrime Is On The Rise In The UK

Pakistan is an emerging market for both financial and technological innovation. The sharing economy is gaining ground in this country, as an Uber-like service for tuk-tuks has launched in Pakistan. Travly is making a name for itself, as Pakistan’s traffic and limited public transport are a thorn in the side of individuals and companies alike. Also read: October 17: The First Blockchain Hackathon In Greece Travly – Ride-Sharing for Tuk-tuks In the Western world, transportation

After facing a fair amount of backlash over the past few months, Uber has [finally] decided to revamp their driver app. The main goal of this decision is improving driver earnings, as well as improve rider satisfaction. Furthermore, the updated Partner app will now display more valuable information for drivers to make more money while driving people around. Also read: 3D Hubs Facilitate Local Production of Industrial-Grade 3D Printing Uber Updates Partner App, Still No

Startups are the next hot commodity when it comes to investing in people – and projects – that could become the next Google, Facebook, Twitter, or Uber. However, all of those startups are in need of funding, and that money has to come from somewhere. Young startups based in the US can rejoice, as AngelList announced a new US$400m fund, backed by one of China’s largest private equity firms. Also read: Wynd Creates Modular Restaurant

Food delivery services are a convenient form of feeding yourself after a hectic day. French startup Wynd is taking things one step further, by offering a service that combined discovering new restaurants, with a way to order your favorite, and pay for everything within one and the same ecosystem. In a way, Wynd disrupts the traditional chain of command in which restaurants rely on major software vendors to create a custom-tailored solution. Also read: You

There are plenty of reasons to use a router for internet connectivity, rather than relying on the hardware offered by an internet service provider. Unfortunately, not all of the routers in circulation are all that secure. A recent investigation unveiled how thousands of ZHONE routers operated by top enterprises around the world are vulnerable to a remote zero-day exploit. Also read: Dow Jones Subscriber Database Hacked – Time For Decentralized Solutions ZHONE Routers Are Vulnerable

There are rumours circulating all over the internet about a recent breach that may have occurred over at Purse.io, one of the world’s leading platforms to spend Bitcoin on Amazon purchases. Although most of the details still remain unknown at this time, Purse has confirmed there have been unauthorized password reset notification emails. The platform was also taken offline for a brief time to investigate the matter. Also read: JCB And Fujitsu Launch Palm Vein

When new ad-blocking applications were introduced to Apple’s App Store, content creators reacted quite weary. Having these applications block all types of advertisements online, and in-app makes monetizing creations even more difficult. That being said, Apple recently removed quite a few of these apps, as they might pose a security threat to users. Also read: Bitcoin Can Be A Gamechanger During The Holiday Shopping Season iOS Ad Blockers Redirect Traffic Through VPN Connection All of

Every time a new mobile Bitcoin wallet is released, people get excited about its new features. Over the past few months, most mobile Bitcoin wallets have announced new features, but nothing makes them stand out from one another. Just yesterday, the new BitX Smart Wallet was released, which offers some near, albeit not groundbreaking, features. Also read: Bitcoin in Business: Why don’t most Businesses Accept Digital Currency? BitX Smart Wallet – In-App Bitcoin Buying &

The traditional financial ecosystem has been on the brink of collapsing for quite some time. To put one more nail in the coffin of traditional finance, it will become much easier for consumers to sue their credit card company in the near future. Right now, credit card companies are protected by an arbitration clause, but that layer of protection could possible fade away in front of their eyes. Also read: Lionsgate now Accepts Bitcoin on

The holiday shopping seasons is almost upon us once again, and everyday consumers are more determined than ever before to secure some special discounts or deals. Buying something for friends, family, or loved ones, has become part of the holiday seasons, but that doesn’t mean deals and discounts become less important; More importantly, can Bitcoin play any major role in the “bargain” holiday shopping this year? Also read: Bitcoin Is Superior To Cashless Systems Used

Hackers and online hoodlums are not only targeting mobile Android users all over the world, as Chinese iPhone users are not safe from harm either. A recent App Store security breach is a great cause of concern, as users in China and Taiwan might still be at risk of installing malicious software without realizing it. Also read: Bitcoin Users Vulnerable to Android Stagefright 2.0 Bug YiSpecter Malware Affecting Jailbroken and Non-jailbroken Apple Devices The new

Whenever mobile banking was introduced, a lot of people automatically assumed this gave them a tad bit more financial freedom. While it is convenient to check your bank account on a mobile device, that freedom comes at its very own price though. Depending on whether or not you installed a specific type of light dimming application, mobile ABN Amro banking might not work properly. Also read: Official Launch of Bitcoin.com Forum and News Platform Poor

When it comes down to figuring out the next logical step in the evolution of our society, there are a lot of different factors to take into consideration. One thing most rational people will agree on, however, is that there is a clear need for developers and engineers. Economists, on the other hand, are not required for the time being, as humans are perfectly capable of making their own decisions. Bitcoin is a clear example

Car ownership is no longer as valuable of a commodity as it used to be a decade ago. In this day and ago, car-sharing and ride-hailing services are providing a viable alternative to owning a car, without the surplus of hassle in terms of maintenance, gas prices, and whatnot. Furthermore, the recent Volkswagen scandal is hurting the prospect of car ownership even more, as consumers are losing faith in car manufacturers. The sharing economy model,

Content creators are scratching their heads while trying to come up with new ways of monetizing their content. The old traditional advertising model seems to be on the way out, as more and more users consume content on mobile devices. Now that Discontent, a new application for iOS users, has been released, monetizing content has become even more difficult, although Bitcoin could prove to be a valuable alternative. Also read: Bitcoinist Weekly News Re-Hash: Bitcoin

Security is becoming more and more important in recent years,a s technology evolves at an accelerated pace. Most people use various services and platforms every day, without taking proper precautions to keep their information safe. Storing a secret crypto key in the cloud has never been a bright idea, and it was only a matter of time until a new type of attack was developed to steal this data. Also read: Jeb Bush Wants to

PayPal has unveiled a new piece of hardware that will make it easier for retailers and in-store merchants to accept contactless card payments, such as Apple Pay, Android Pay, and EMV-enabled cards. The PayPal Here Chip Card Reader has been unveiled to US customers and is aimed to make the transition to these brand new payment options much smoother. ALso read: What Would Happen if Bitcoin Was Accepted Globally? PayPal Here Chip Card Reader Costs

India is one of those countries where Bitcoin and blockchain technology could thrive. With a large part of the population being rather tech-savvy, it only makes sense these people would be open-minded towards any new form of technology coming their way. But there is one critical issue: internet connectivity in the country is not up to par. Google want to change that by bringing hundreds of free Wi-Fi spots to railway stations in India. Also

Uber is one of the most innovative companies as far as the concept of a sharing economy is concerned. Not only will the company allow anyone with a driver’s license to become a “cab driver” whenever they feel the need for it, but they continually look at ways to expand their services. UberEVENTS allows event organizers to pre-pay rides – to and from the venue – for their guests. Also read: What Would Happen if